Thunderstorm at Sea Warning
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 15:00 📍 offshore Morant Bank area (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for offshore Morant Bank area. Small boats should not go to sea. Those already at sea should head for a safe landing site. Lightning strikes may injure or kill people and damage electrical equipment in small boats. Stay dry if possible. Wear rubber boots or shoes and rubber gloves. Hail stones may injure people in small open boa…
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SeverityExtreme
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventThunderstorm at Sea Warning
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaoffshore Morant Bank area
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T16:40:52-05:00
Effective2026-10-13T16:40:52-05:00
Onset2026-10-13T23:00:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-14T07:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261013214052.L0z789IToK32GMbJaWYz
Message typeAlert
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for offshore Morant Bank area.
- Small boats should not go to sea.
- Those already at sea should head for a safe landing site.
- Lightning strikes may injure or kill people and damage electrical equipment in small boats.
- Stay dry if possible.
- Wear rubber boots or shoes and rubber gloves.
- Hail stones may injure people in small open boa…
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